Nutrition Services Manager

Jobot; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Growing PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot is recruiting for a Nutrition Services Manager in Lexington, KY. This on-site, permanent role pays $31-$44 per hour and leads the hospital kitchen's nutrition team to support patient recovery through meals.

You will oversee daily operations, purchasing, inventory, menu production, sanitation and HACCP compliance, and supervise staff. CDM or DTR/NDTR certification and healthcare food service experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or DTR/NDTR as required by state or regulatory agency.
• 3+ years of supervisory food service experience, healthcare preferred.
• Associate degree in food service or a related field preferred.
• Solid knowledge of hospital food service operations, nutrition basics and HACCP guidelines.
• Strong communication, analytical and decision-making skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Nutrition Services Department for patients, employees and guests.
• Handle purchasing, receiving, inventory and the department budget.
• Coordinate production for patient meals and the cafeteria line.
• Set portion, quality and food handling standards, and plan cafeteria and special-occasion menus.
• Schedule, staff and supervise the team while keeping sanitation and HACCP compliance on track.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Education

CDM or DTR/NDTR

Associate degree in food service

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Nutrition Services Manager

$31 - $44 per hour | Lexington, KY | On-site | Permanent

Manage a Lexington hospital kitchen where every meal helps patients heal

We’re an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Lexington, KY, and part of a nationwide network of rehab hospitals. We help patients recover from strokes, injuries, surgeries and complex illnesses with intensive therapy, round-the-clock nursing and individualized care. Our nutrition team feeds patients, staff and visitors every day, and the meals we serve are a real part of each patient’s recovery.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay with regular performance increases
• Lead a hands-on team where your menus and standards directly support patient recovery
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for full- and part-time employees and their families
• A 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and growing PTO
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education to help you advance your career

Job Details

Job Details

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Nutrition Services Department for patients, employees and guests
• Handle purchasing, receiving, inventory and the department budget
• Coordinate production for patient meals and the cafeteria line
• Set portion, quality and food handling standards, and plan cafeteria and special-occasion menus
• Schedule, staff and supervise the team while keeping sanitation and HACCP compliance on track

Requirements

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or DTR/NDTR, where required by state or regulatory agency

• 3+ years of supervisory food service experience, healthcare preferred
• Associate degree in food service or a related field preferred
• Solid knowledge of hospital food service operations, nutrition basics and HACCP guidelines
• Strong communication, analytical and decision-making skills; able to work independently

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